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Recreation therapy Kick ball Size: Ten with at least two care aides. Equipment: Ten chairs and one ball preferably a beach ball. This is good exercise for the arms, legs, and hand-eye coordination. It is also a good social activity that prevents agitation. To do this place chairs in a close circle and have residents seated. Place the ball in the center and have them kick or hit the ball to other residents. This will keep them socially and mentally alert. For more information go to http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/txex.htm Improve Your Strength, Balance, Flexibility and Endurance Strength exercises build older adult muscles and increase your metabolism, which helps to keep your weight and blood sugar in check. Balance exercises build leg muscles, and this helps to prevent falls. If you are an older adult, balance exercises will help you avoid problems as you get older. And if you are a senior, balance exercises can help you stay independent by helping you avoid the disabilities that could result from falling. Stretching exercises can give you more freedom of movement, which will allow you to be more active during your senior years. By Sharon O'Brien from the About website at http://seniorliving.about.com/od/exercisefitnes1/a/4seniorexercise.htm.
